Senior FDE: Data & AI Solutions Architect

Menlo Ventures; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 250,208; Full time

Job summary

Databricks is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to own architecture and delivery of data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform. You’ll lead design decisions and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development.

This hands-on, customer-facing role demands architectural leadership, strong coding across Python/Scala/JavaScript, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Travel ~20% to engage with enterprise clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, analytics, or software engineering.
• Strong coding in Python/Scala/JavaScript or TypeScript with Spark knowledge.
• Experience with two or more cloud ecosystems (AWS/Azure/GCP) and CI/CD for production.

Responsibilities

• Lead production‑grade solution delivery including data ingestion, model integration, and reference architectures.
• Guide transformational big data projects from end‑to‑end design to deployment with customers.
• Architect secure, scalable solutions and align with Databricks best practices.
• Embed with customer teams and stakeholders from ICs to executives to deliver impact.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and support to ensure successful engagements.
• Travel to customers about 20% of the time.

Skills

Data engineering

Python

Scala

JavaScript/TypeScript

Spark

Cloud ecosystems

MLOps

CI/CD

Architecture & design

Customer-facing

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Job description

Databricks is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to own architecture and delivery of data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform. You’ll lead design decisions and implement end-to-end systems spanning data engineering, AI, and application development.

This hands-on, customer-facing role demands architectural leadership, strong coding across Python/Scala/JavaScript, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Travel ~20% to engage with enterprise clients.